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Pediatric expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including child abuse pediatrics, pediatric neurology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric endocrinology, and pediatric oncology. Some of the most common pediatric expert witness specialties also include neonatology, developmental-behavioral pediatrics, pediatric critical care, pediatric infectious disease, and pediatric gastroenterology. They can opine on the effects of medical malpractice, child abuse or neglect, birth injuries, vaccine-related issues, and childhood diseases.

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ID: 51765

Dr. Shawn Safford, MD

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Pennsylvania

This expert has 15 years of experience in the field of pediatric surgery. After earning his BS in molecular and cellular biology and his MS in applied statistics from Pennsylvania State University, he received his MD from the University of Pennsylvania and his MBA from George Washington University. He completed a residency in general surgery at the Duke University Medical Center and a prestigious...

Pediatric Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness

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Kentucky

This expert has been practicing for over ten years. He is well educated in Pediatric Surgery, and has hospital privileges at three area children's pediatric centers. He has extensive research experience, and has won numerous honors and awards for both his practice and education. He's part of many professional memberships and committees at the national, state, and institutional level. He is also...

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ID: 52665

Dr. Lloyd Ratner, MD, MPH, FACS

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New York

Dr. Lloyd E. Ratner has 34 years of experience in the field of General Surgery and Transplant Surgery. He earned his B.A. in Biology from the University at Buffalo, his M.D. from Drexel University College of Medicine, and his M.P.H. in Healthcare Policy and Management from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. After completing his internship and residency in General Surgery at Long...

Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is the Chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, as well as the director of congenital and pediatric cardiac surgery and a Calvin F. Barber Professor of Surgery at his institution. He is board certified in surgery, thoracic surgery and congenital heart surgery specializing in valve repair and reconstruction, neonatal cardiac surgery, hybrid procedures complex...

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ID: 113965

Dr. John Arnold, MD

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Massachusetts

Dr. John H. Arnold has 34 years of experience in the fields of Anesthesiology, Pediatrics, and Pediatric Anesthesiology. He earned his BA from Harvard College and his MD from Harvard Medical School. After completing both his internship and residency in Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital, he went on to complete another residency in Anesthesia at Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center and a...

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness

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South Carolina

This triple board certified surgeon, specializing in Pediatric Surgery, earned his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 1987. He has completed post graduate training in General Surgery at MUSC. He also obtained additional training in Surgical Critical Care and completed fellowship training in Pediatric Surgery at the prestigious Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,...

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ID: 684534

Dr. Robert Arensman, MD, FACS

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Illinois

Dr. Robert M. Arensman has over 45 years of experience in the fields of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery. He earned his BS in Biology from Trinity College and his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. After completing his residency in General Surgery at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, he went on to complete a fellowship in Pediatric...

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Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness

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Michigan

This expert is the head of the Section of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery and the Co-Director of the Congenital Heart Center, at his university. His major clinical interests are in complex congenital heart defect repair. His research interests are in clinical and translational research and are supported by his role as the Co-Founder of the Michigan Congenital Heart Outcomes Research and...

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ID: 132933

Dr. Patrick McQuillan, MD, FAAP, FASA

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Patrick M. McQuillan has 36 years of experience in the field of Anesthesiology. He earned his BS from Muskingum University and his MD from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed two fellowships in Neuroanesthesia at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Obstetrical Anesthesia at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Today, this expert is board certified in Anesthesiology....

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

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Ohio

This highly qualified Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon obtained his BA in Physiology and Chemistry from The University of Akron, his DO in Osteopathic Medicine from The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his MPH in Clinical Effectiveness and Outcomes Research from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Ohio University affiliated...

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ID: 63538

Dr. Hemanth Baboolal, MD

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North Carolina

Dr. Hemanth A. Baboolal has over 15 years of experience in the field of Anesthesiology. They earned their MBChB from University of Cape Town Medical School and completed their fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Boston Children’s Hospital. After completing their residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, they went on to complete a fellowship in Pulmonary Disease at Massachusetts General...

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness

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New York

This fellowship trained and board certified pediatric surgeon earned his MD from Boston University School of Medicine, and served as the chief resident at New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University. He is a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics' Section on Surgery. He has authored more than 30 publications in the realm of pediatric...

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ID: 127944

Dr. Jason Nirgiotis, MD

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Texas

Dr. Jason Nirgiotis has over 28 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Surgery and General Surgery. He earned his B.S. from Loyola University of Chicago and his M.D. from the University of Chicago. After completing his residency in General Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, he pursued a fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Dr....

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Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Expert Witness

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New Jersey

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New York

This board certified expert has been practicing for over 15 years. He completed a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Stanford University as well as a research fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles that have appeared in journals such as the "Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery" and...

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ID: 141988

Dr. Alan Flake, MD, FACS, FAAP

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Alan W. Flake has over 32 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Surgery. He earned his BS in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville and his MD from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. After completing his internship in Surgery and residency in General Surgery at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center, he went on to...

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness

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Maryland

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New York

This double board certified Pediatric Surgery expert received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He went on to complete a residency in General Surgery and Fellowship training in Pediatric General Surgery. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Pediatric Surgery Association, the American College of Surgeons and the Eastern Association for...

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ID: 109148

Dr. Yi-Horng Lee, MD

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New Jersey

Dr. Yi-Horng Lee has over 15 years of experience in Pediatric Surgery. He earned his BA in Biochemistry from Columbia University and his MD from SUNY Downstate Medical School. After completing his residency in General Surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, he pursued another residency in Pediatric Surgery at the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital. Dr. Lee also completed a...

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Liver and Kidney Pediatric and Adult Transplant Surgery Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified board certified expert has been in clinical practice for more than 20 years. Residency ad fellowship training were completed at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, respectively. He is actively involved in research and education: the expert serves on countless medical and surgical committees dedicated to the improvement of...

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Dr. Barry Kussman, FFA(SA), MBBCh

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Massachusetts

Dr. Barry Kussman has 26 years of experience in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology. He earned his MBBCh from the University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences. After completing his two internships in General Surgery Internal Medicine at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and his two residencies in Anesthesiology at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital...

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Expert Witness

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Rhode Island

This highly qualified board certified expert earned his BA from the University of Pennsylvania (cum laude) and MD from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital. He is a member of several medical and surgical committees dedicated to the improvement of patient outcomes and postgraduate medical education. He has...

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    $475

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  • Deposition Fee

    $700

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  • Court Fee

    $600

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Pediatrics Expert Witness FAQs

A pediatric expert witness provides specialized knowledge about child health and medical care, helping courts understand complex medical issues related to children's health.

Pediatric expert witnesses can contribute to a wide range of cases, including medical malpractice, personal injury, child abuse, product liability, and wrongful death cases.

Yes, there are many subspecialties in pediatrics such as neonatology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric neurology etc. An expert witness may specialize in any of these areas.

In a medical malpractice case, a pediatric expert witness can provide insight into standard care practices, evaluate whether appropriate care was given, and assess potential harm done.

A pediatric expert witness can provide crucial insights into how children interact with products, identify potential hazards, and determine if the product design is suitable for children.

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